Cord attachment



April 30, 19 40 l.. c. FOGARTY 2,198,664

Filed Jan. 14, 1938 ATTORN EY Patented Apr. 30, 1940 d' angesi- 1 UNITED'TT STATES PATENT OFFICE y 2,198,664 ,i Y oom) ATTACHMENT l ,LillianC. Fogarty, Glen Cove,` N. Y; applicaties Jaaary 14,1938, serial No. 184,938

6 Claims.

` This invention relates to attachments for use with string, cord and the like, such ,as commonly `used `in tying packages; `orf in connection with strands of this `general type andkind regardless of the usethereof; and ,the` object of the invention is to provide anattacliment through which the cord or strand is threaded, and means being provided to engage the cord or strand to retain `the attachment-against displacement therefrom` while at the same time permittingmoveme'nt o1` `the 1 attachment longitudinally Vofthe lcord o1" strand as the same is consumed; and especially in providing an attachment of this kind having a cutting or severing `means for cutting the cord at any desiredpositionfbeyond the` attachment; a further object being to provide a device of the character described including `a handle portion by` means of which the attachmentlmay be conveninafter described and claimed.

efficient in use, and which iently handled in the operation of tying apackage, and efficiently used inlthe severing of the cord after the package has been tied; and "with these `and other objects in view, the invention pose specified which is simple in construction,

` The invention is fully disclosed in the following specioation, of which the accompanying drawing forms a part, in which the separate parts of my improvement are designated by suitable `reference characters in each of the views,

l and in which: N i

Fig. 1 is a face vewof one form `of a device' which I employ, indicating` the method of its use.

Fig. 2 is a longitudinal sectional View through.

the device shown in Fig.` 1, illustrating the same attached to and supported by a cord or strand.

Fig. 3 is airear 'view ofthe device as seen in` Figs. 1 and 2, with part of the construction broken away. y i Y Fig. 4 is a partial section on the line 4-4 of i Fig. 1, on "an enlarged scale. i

Fig. 5 is a view similar` toFig. l., showing a mcdied form of construction."

Fig. 6 is a section substantially on the line 6-6 of Fig. 5, with part of the structure broken away;` and, i i

Fig. 7 is a sectionon the line l-'I of Fig. 5,

' on an enlarged scale.`

The device as shown in Figs. 1 to 4 inclusive, l comprises an elongated body portion Il) which is preferably formed from sheet material, one end II of the body portion being shaped to form a handle for the device, andthe other end l2 forming a blade supportingl partwhich is preferably constructed as here-` (Cl. S0-127) 15 between the end portion az and the plate at.,

The end portion l2 is providedwith spaced headed rivets I6, the heads of which are of such size as to permit the `free passage of conventional apertures in a razor blade over said headed pins, to detachably support the razor blade in connecl0` tion with the portion I2 of the device when the plate I4 is removed; it being understood that the pins I6 cooperate with tWo of the conventional three apertures provided in the usual double-edged razor blades.`

The outer endof the blade supporting portion I2 is also offset as `seen at Il, note Figs. 2 andf3 of the drawing; to form a relatively large chamber `in which theend portion Ita of the razor blade is free to` iieX; the blade normally resting adjacent an aperture I8 formed in the plate il so as to apply tension to astring or cord i9 in passing through theaperture` I 8 `into the chamber` of the oset portion Il, and ythenout through i the aperture Ila as clearly illustrated in Figs, 2" '2"5 and 3 of the drawing. `The purpose `of this construction is to provide a tensional` grip or claspv ing` means for retaining and supporting the cutter attachment` upon the cord 4or strand 1l,

against movement in the direction of the arrow 1 X thereof, while` at `the same time permitting freemovement of the attachment in the direction of the arrow X2, as illustrated in Fig. 2 of v the drawing; The'cordor `strand also passes through an elongated aperture 2'0 formed in the 5l handle portion so as to aidin supportingr the attachment in a lplane substantially paralleling the cord in the manner illustrated. v p

The plate I Il is provided with two outwardly tures 22 formed therein to receive the headed pin I6; the surfaces 2l engaging the under sides of the heads of the pin I 5 in clamping the plate I4 in engagement with theend portion l@ and 1 the razor blade I5 disposed between said parts. 4:5`

pressed cam surfaces 2l; having key-hole aper-` V-shaped recess 24 and to engage theedge of the razor blade arranged therein. It will be apparent that the angular wall 2B of the parts I2, I4, cooperates with the straight edge of the blade `to form a contracted point of intersection as at 21 which insures the easy cutting or severing yof the twinecord or other strand. In this convcords or strands, as well as lighter and even l thread-like strands in connection with which ltion of tying a package.

the device may be used. f

VIt will also appear yfrom. a consideration *of Fig. 4 of the drawing, that the edges of the parts I2 and I4, wherethey form the boundaries of the opening 24, have outwardly extending-flanges 28 which serve as guardsto prevent the nger of a hand from coming in contact with the exposed edge of the razor blade I5. 'It is also preferre'd that the plate I4 be provided witha recess 29 adjacent the outer end thereof toffacilitate detachment of the plate I4 at will, inthe renewal or replacement of the blade I5. In the use of the device, it ywill be understood ythat'the attachmentfmay be grasped in the hand in such manner asv to permit freemovement of the attachment longitudinally Vofthe strand I3.

in the direction of the arrow X2 in the opera- After the package is properly tied, with the device still inthe hand, the attachment may be operated to sever the strand near the package by simply hooking the strandinto the V-shaped chamber 24, and then pulling the attachment away from the package. Withk a little practice, this operation may be accomplished at high speed and will save considerable time inA the -tying of bundles, especially by clerks employed for this purpose.

It'will appear that one of the distinctive `features of the invention resides in the fact that at same for any purpose whatever.

modication of the invention wherein the device Iall times, the cutting attachment is maintained upon the strand so that displacement of the attachment fromthe cord or strand is not possible,l

unless it is they intent or desire to remove the In Figs. 5, 6, and '7, I have shown a slight is formed from two substantially similar elongated parts 30, 30a of suitable sheet material, each part having elongated apertures 3l, 32 at the end portions thereof through'which the cord or strand I9a is adapted to be threaded;` both parts being recessed at one. side as seen at 33, to give access to the cutting edge 34 of a blade 35. The blade 35 is detachably supported between offset por-- tions 36 of the parts 30, 30a.; one odset portion having a headed pin 31 secured thereto and adapted to cooperate with a key-hole aperture 38 in the other portion in clamping the parts 3l), 30a together and to secure the bladey 35 in position. Another pin 39 is provided lin the rst named offset portion 35 and is adapted to reg-- ister with an aperture 40 formed in the blade 35; theblade having a key-hole aperture 4! cooperating with the pin 31 in detachably coupling rthe blade-with the part 30a as well as with respect` to the part 30. The pin 39 serves to properly aline the blade 35 between the parts 3Q, 30a, which is also accomplished by the seating of the shank of the blade within and between the offset shearing or cutting of a .strand which is movable downwardly into said recess in the manner illustrated in dotted lines in Fig. 5 of the drawing.

The part 30 is provided with anelongated aperture 42 which is `arranged in an outwardly extended cam surface 43 on said part, which surface cooperates with a headed pin or rivet 44 secured to the part 30a, in clamping parts 30, 30a together to frictionally retain said parts against displacement; it being understoodthat the pin 31 also establishes aimeans of alining theparts, as will be apparent. The outwardly -'extending surface 43 is provided with a key-hole aperture 45 through which the head of the pin 44 is adapted to vpass indetaching the parts 30, 33a.

The v Dart 30g, has an elongated aperture 46 in registering alinement with and of greater length K than the aperture42. Supported in connection with the part 30a by means of the pin or rivet 44, is a spring inger 41, the free end of. which extends outwardly through the aperture 46 and rests upon the outer surfacesof -thepart 33erY so that the looping of the strand I9a through the apertures 42', 46, will cause the spring arm-41to tensionally engage l kthe strand I9a to prevent movement of thev device in a direction similar to the direction of the arrow X, on the strandl ISct` while at the same time permitting the free move.- ment of the attachment in the opposite ydirection on said strand. It will thus be seen that acci-V dentaldisplacement of theattachment` from the strand shown inv Figs. 5 `to '1 is prevented as with the structure shown in the other iigures.` i j With the construction shown-in Figs. 5to '1 inclusive, it willbe apparent that the strand Il as seen in Fig. 5, first passes forwardly through the aperture 3I .andthen backwardlythrough-the apertures 42, 46 and'then again forwardly'through the aperture 42. y This serves to maintain the attachment in a position substantially paralleling` the longitudinal plane of the strand, and the end portion 30h of the device will .form a handle'- member substantially similar to the handle mem-v ber II of the device 'shown in Fig. 1. l y

Aside fromthe contour of the parts- 3U, 30a

of the device shown in Figs. 5, 6 and 7, it will appear that this device differs from` the structure shown in the other figures in the use-of what might be termed a special --blade insteadof adapting the device for use in discarded razor blades which have served their useful purpose in shaving; and at the same time a special spring finger or catch device 41 is employed rather than utilizing theresiliency of one'edge portion of the blade itself, as in Figs.` 1 vto 4 inclusive.-

However, in both forms of the device illustrated, means is provided for-'coupling the cutter attachment with the'strand which -is in use, and for retaining the attachmentV infpredetermined position with respect to the strand and against movement accidentally in one direction thereon. It will appear that other adaptations vof .these distinctive structural features `of the `invention may be made within .the scope of the appended claims. p j

Having -fully described myinventionfwhat I claim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patent is: v

l. A cord cutting attachment comprising an elongated ilat member, one endof which forms a handle portion and the other `a .blade supporting portion, said blade supporting portion comprising detachably and slidably coupled plates having registering lugs and apertures, one. straight side edge 'o said'member'having subdit;

stantially centrally` thereof intermediate said `handle and blade supporting portions `an indentation forming anV internal edge portion on said member extending substantially lengthwise thereof, a blade supported between said `plates and on said `lugs in position to form anacute angle with the internal edge portion of said member, the sides of said acute angle diverging toward the handle portion of said member, spaced apertures in the handle and blade supporting portions of said member through which a cord may be threaded, and means adjacent one of said apertures permitting movement of the cord in i fone direction but preventing movement thereof in the other direction.

2. A cord cutting attachment comprising an i elongated ilat member, one end of which forms a `handle portion and the other a blade supporting` portion, said blade supporting portion compris- `may be threaded, means adjacent one of said apertures permitting movement ofthe `cord in one direction but preventing movement thereof in the other direction, and said means comprising the iiexed edge of one `end of said blade.

3. A `cord cutting attachment comprising an elongated flat member, one end of whichforms a handle portion and the other a blade supporting portion, said blade supportingportion comprising detachably `and slidably coupled plates having registering apertures and lugs, and one straight sidel edge of said blade supporting portion adjacent said handle portion having an opening extending inwardly and longitudinally of `said member forming a hook-shaped contour of said blade supporting portion, a blade mounted on said lugs between said detachably and slidably coupled plates and arranged to form an acute angle between one edge of said opening and an exposed edge portion of said blade, the sides of said angle diverging toward the handle portion of said member, apertures in the handle and blade supporting portions forming guide means by which the member is attached to a cord, and the aperture in the blade supporting end of said member being adjacent one end of the blade supported thereby and in spaced relation to the exposed edge portion of said blade.

4, Acord cutting device of the class described adapted to be supported on a cord and to be movable `in one direction thereon, said device including an elongated plate member, a handle portion at one end of said member and a blade supporting portion at the other end thereof, said device further including a `second plate member `registering' with the blade supporting portion `of said rst named member, coacting lugs and apertures on said plate members providing slidable engagement therebetween, said lugs being adapted to support an apertured blade between said plates, one straight side edgeof said device having an indentation in the blade supporting portion thereof adjacent the handle portion, said indentation forming an enlarged opening through said blade Supporting portion extending longitudinally and tapered toward the end thereof and said indentation forming means for shielding and at the same time effectively exposing one `edge of ajblade supported in said device.

5. A cord cutting device of the class described adapted to be slidably supportedona cord, said A device including an elongated plate member, a handle portion at one end of said member and a blade supporting portion at the other end thereof, said device further including a second plate member registeringlwith the blade supporting portion of said rst named member, coacting lugs and apertures on said plate members providing slidable` engagement therebetween,` said lugs being adapted to support an apertured razor blade between said plates, one straight side edge of said `device having an indentation in the blade sup-` porting portion thereof adjacent the handle portion, said indentation forming an enlarged opening through said blade supporting portion ex` tending longitudinally and tapered toward `the end thereof, said indentation forming means for shielding and at the same time effectively exposing one edge of a blade `supported in said device, said device having` spaced apertures forming means for supporting the same on a cord,

and the nexed edge of one end of the razor blade supported in said device` registering with one of said apertures thereby providing for movement of the device in one direction only on said cord. l

6. A cord cutting device `of the class described L comprising a pair of detachably coupled plates, said plates having registering lugs and apertures d providing slidable engagement therebetween, an

apertured blade detachably supported on a pair of lugs at one end portion of said device,each of said `plates having a cut-away portion opening substantially centrally of one straight side edge of said device and extending longitudinally of said device forming internal edge portions, the i edge of 'said blade being exposed longitudinally of said cut-away portion and forming `with an opposed internal edge of said` cut-away portion an acute angle converging` in the direction of the blade supporting end of said device, and means on said device retaining a cord against displacement therefrom.

LILLIAN C". FOGARTY. 

